CompTIA Network+

The student will describe the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools in use in modern networks. Taking this course will help the student prepare for the N10-005 exam and certification.

Content / Syllabus

After completing this course, students will learn:

• Identify the basic components of network theory.
• Identify the major network communications methods.
• Identify network data delivery methods.
• List and describe network media and hardware components.
• Identify the major types of network implementations.
• Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
• Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• Identify characteristics of a variety of network protocols.
• Identify the components of a LAN implementation.
• Identify the components of a WAN implementation.
• Identify major issues and technologies in network security.
• Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• Identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery.
• Identify major data storage technologies and implementations.
• Identify the primary network operating systems.
• Identify major issues, models, tools, and techniques in network troubleshooting.

Course Details

Lesson 1: Network Theory

• Networking Terminology
• Network Categories
• Standard Network Models
• Physical Network Topologies
• Logical Network Topologies

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

• Data Transmission Methods
• Media Access Methods
• Signaling Methods

Lesson 3: Network Media and Hardware

• Bounded Network Media
• Unbounded Network Media
• Noise Control
• Network Connectivity Devices

Lesson 4: Network Implementations

• Ethernet Networks
• Wireless Networks

Lesson 5: Networking Models

• The OSI Model
• The TCP/IP Model

Lesson 6: TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery

• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• IP Addressing
• Default IP Addressing Schemes
• Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
• Implement IPv6 Addresses
• Delivery Techniques
• Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services
• Assign IP Addresses
• Domain Naming Services
• TCP/IP Commands
• Common TCP/IP Protocols
• TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Lesson 8: LAN Infrastructure

• Switching
• Enable Static Routing
• Implement Dynamic IP Routing
• Virtual LANs
• Plan a SOHO Network

Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure

• WAN Transmission Technologies
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• Voice over Data Transmission

Lesson 10: Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• VPN Protocols

Lesson 11: System Security

• Computer Security Basics
• System Security Tools
• Authentication Methods
• Encryption Methods

Lesson 12: Network Security

• Network Perimeter Security
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Protect Network Traffic Using IPSec

Lesson 13: Network Security Threats and Attacks

• Network-Based Security Threats and Attacks
• Apply Threat Mitigation Techniques
• Educate Users

Lesson 14: Network Management

• Network Monitoring
• Configuration Management Documentation
• Network Performance Optimization

Lesson 15: Network Troubleshooting

• Network Troubleshooting Models
• Network Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• Common Connectivity Issues